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AE16 YVB

2016 Herald Motor Company Classic

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,262 mi
Last recorded8,262 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic3,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YVB
MakeHerald Motor Company
ModelClassic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 8,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 8,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 8,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 6,729 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 6,729 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 4,376 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 2,478 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 2,462 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 2,462 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 1,472 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 May 2019 1,471 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

How Reliable is the Herald Motor Company Classic?

Based on 1,728 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads
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AE16 YVB is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Herald Motor Company Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Herald Motor Company Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE16 YVB registered?

AE16 YVB is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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